News for the Wake Forest community
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Hard Conversations: Talking about identity, diversity, inclusion and belonging
Categories: University AnnouncementsWake Forest faculty and staff are invited to participate in a seminar-style, lunch-hour reading group that explores how to create and sustain community even when deep divisions threaten to overwhelm best intentions. The group will explore what it means to live in a society still […]
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University Photographer Ken Bennett to retire on March 31
Categories: University AnnouncementsAfter serving as Wake Forest’s University photographer for nearly three decades, Ken Bennett will retire at the end of March. Bennett joined Wake Forest in January 1997 as staff photographer, and for 27 years, he has captured University life through images. He will retire from […]
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TechX 2024 will be held March 26-28
Categories: University AnnouncementsInformation Systems’ annual Academic Technology showcase, TechX, is an event to recognize and celebrate the many creative ways that technology is being incorporated into classrooms and work settings to foster relationships, derive deeper learning outcomes, and inspire colleagues and peers. TechX 2024 […]
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Information on various notes students may provide to faculty
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe Campus Health Committee recently shared information for Wake Forest faculty regarding the various notes that students may provide when communicating about medical or mental health issues. These notes include verification notes, major illness notes, accommodation letters and Title IX supportive measures. Check out this […]
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Leadership & Character grants
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe Program for Leadership and Character is offering a new round of grants for Wake Forest faculty, departments, schools and programs. Departmental Grants (up to $3,000) will support departments, programs, or schools that wish to engage leadership and character creatively with faculty, students and staff. […]
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Wake Forest University named a ‘Best Midsize Employer’ by Forbes
Categories: University AnnouncementsWake Forest University placed No. 30 on Forbes’ list of 2024 Best Midsize Employers. Wake Forest was one of three companies from North Carolina that ranked in the top 50. Forbes surveyed more than 170,000 U.S.-based workers at American companies in partnership with market […]
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Staff Advisory Council seeks nominations for new members
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe following message is shared on behalf of the Wake Forest University Staff Advisory Council. Are you interested in having a voice in policies and issues impacting Wake Forest employees? Do you want to amplify the ideas, concerns, and suggestions of staff to the University […]
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Facilities and Campus Services staff member Bobby Willis has died
Categories: University AnnouncementsA message from University Chaplain Tim Auman It is with great sadness that we announce Bobby Willis, a custodian in Facilities and Campus Services, died on Sunday, March 3. Bobby joined Wake Forest in 2022. We will miss Bobby and are grateful for the many […]